Teacher of Hairdressing

TAFE NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a passionate Hairdressing teacher to join the Ultimo campus, bringing industry experience in hairdressing and barbering. The successful candidate will deliver practical, industry-aligned training and mentor students to develop technical skills, creativity and professional standards.

Applicants should hold a Certificate III in Hairdressing (or equivalent), have at least five years post-qualification industry experience, and possess a VET teaching qualification.

Qualifications

• Hold Certificate III in Hairdressing or equivalent.
• Minimum five years full-time post-qualification hairdressing industry experience within five years prior.
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver VET.
• Develop and maintain VET knowledge and trainer/assessor competence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, hands-on hairdressing training aligned with industry.
• Help students develop technical skills, creativity and professionalism.
• Stay connected to your profession and contribute to the future hairdressing workforce.

Skills

Hairdressing knowledge

Teaching qualification

VET knowledge

Industry experience

Education

Certificate III in Hairdressing

VET teaching qualification

Job description

TAFE NSW: A career of life-changing impact

Teacher of Hairdressing

$111,798 – $132,585 salary package - includes base salary ($98,499 – $116,813), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loadingpaid pro rata

Temporary Part Time (21 hpw) up to October 2027

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

About the role

TAFE NSW is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable individual to join the Hairdressing teaching team at Ultimo campus. The successful candidate will bring industry experience in Hairdressing with specialist expertise in hairdressing and following areas: barbering.

Share your industry knowledge and passion to help students develop the technical skills, creativity, and professionalism needed to succeed. Deliver practical, hands-on, industry-aligned training while staying connected to your profession and contributing to the future hairdressing and barbering workforce.

About You

• Hold appropriate subject knowledge and skills, and at minimum hold a Certificate III in Hairdressing or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of five years full-time post-qualification industry experience relevant to your qualifications, gained no longer than five years previously.
• Hold evidence of the required teaching qualification to deliver Vocational Education and Training (VET). See the candidate support document here for details.
• Be prepared to develop and maintain your VET knowledge and skills as well as your industry currency, and trainer/assessor competence.

Highly Regarded:

Certificate III in Barbering (or equivalent) and demonstrated barbering or men’s hair cutting skills.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:

Contact Kate Pickett, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at ************@tafensw.edu.au.

Role-specific enquiries:

Contact Karalyn Smith, Head Teacher Hair and Beauty, via email at *************@tafensw.edu.au

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.